In court on Thursday (20Feb14), prosecutors revealed a new allegation against Sharper was being investigated in New Orleans, and Miami, Florida police are also investigating one there.

Sharper's bail has been increased to $1 million (Gbp625,000). He posted that amount before leaving court.

If convicted, Sharper faces more than 30 years behind bars.

Speaking outside court last week, the sportsman's attorney Blair Berk insisted her client was innocent, stating, "We look forward to the true facts being revealed in this case, and we are hopeful that Mr. Sharper will be fully exonerated before this case is concluded."

The allegations have cost Sharper his job as an analyst for the NFL Network - he has been suspended without pay.